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== Function == | == Function == | ||
CB1 is one of two receptors in the human body that recognizes five endocannabinoid compounds as well as exogenous cannabinoids like THC and K2. The CB1 receptor is a G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) located primarily in the nervous system | CB1 is one of two receptors in the human body that recognizes five endocannabinoid compounds as well as exogenous cannabinoids like THC and K2. The CB1 receptor is a G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) located primarily in the nervous system <ref name = "review">PMID: 18584858</ref>. The primary function of the CB1 receptor is to bind endogenous and exogenous ligands to activate signal transduction pathways for the cells in which they are located (5). The function of CB1 receptors thus depends on the location of the receptor as well as the type of ligand binding to the receptor. As a result, CB1 receptors are involved in regulating a variety of physiological functions including regulation of neurotransmitters, pain modulation, memory, motor control, control of appetite, and regulation of anxiety. | ||
==Regulation of Neurotransmitters== | ==Regulation of Neurotransmitters== | ||